Housing Specialist — Empower Families to Secure Homes

Community Housing Innovations; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is seeking a full-time Housing Specialist for our Wading River location. You will help clients locate and maintain permanent housing, provide referrals and advocacy, and collaborate with DSS and property owners to ensure quality housing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Overtime is available and a supportive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to relate to underserved, homeless and disabled populations.
• Basic budgeting and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Help participants locate, acquire, maintain, and retain permanent housing.
• Adhere to program regulations and ensure quality services.
• Develop a network of housing resources including realtors and landlords.
• Accompany clients to housing appointments and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Internet usage

Job description

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is seeking a full-time Housing Specialist for our Wading River location. You will help clients locate and maintain permanent housing, provide referrals and advocacy, and collaborate with DSS and property owners to ensure quality housing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Overtime is available and a supportive benefits package is offered.